Do-it-yourself drill stand: 3 design options. 10 Best Drill Stands

Often the master is faced with the task of drilling a hole at an angle, or in a particularly thick and hard workpiece.

In such a situation, it is difficult to do the job efficiently, because the cutter or drill can jump off in the middle of the process and increase the diameter of the hole.

It was precisely in order to avoid the situation of the drill slipping that the drill stand was designed.

Together with a drilling tool, the whole thing turns into a mini-machine.

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How to make a simple drill stand for an electric drill

The first version of the homemade design, despite its simplicity, combines several advantages: low cost and functionality.

This stand is more reminiscent of a tabletop mini drilling machine.

The costs of implementing this idea are minimal. In any case, such a homemade product will cost less than buying the most primitive factory model.

The idea of making a stand for a drill with your own hands belongs to the author of the YouTube channel MakeTools. The main material for the manufacture of the structure is a profile pipe with a wall thickness of 1.5 mm.

The size of the drill stand frame is 300x300 mm (however, you can make the base larger if necessary).

The height of the vertical stand is 500 mm (again, you can change it up or down if necessary).

The movable T-shaped part to which the electric drill is attached consists of two parts: vertical (length - 150 mm) and horizontal (length - 100 mm).

Additionally, fastening elements are used in the form of bolts and nuts of different sizes: M10 - for connecting parts, M8 - for fastening the door spring (return mechanism).

Let's start making a stand for the drill with our own hands.

The first step is to make a frame (base). We cut four pieces of corrugated pipe with the edges at an angle of 45 degrees and weld them together.

After this, we cut off four more blanks and weld them inside the resulting frame.

Next you will need to make adjustable legs. To do this, drill four holes in the frame along the edges and weld the nuts. We screw the bolts into them (they will act as legs).

At the next stage, we make the movable T-shaped part. The end hole in the short section (the holder for the drill) will need to be plugged. We cut a piece of a square plate of a suitable size from sheet metal, insert it into a profile pipe, and scald it.

After this, you need to make a clamp to attach the drill. It can be made from a piece of metal round pipe. We cut it, adjust it to size, and then weld two nuts.

We cut a profile pipe 25x25 mm (500 mm long). We weld the stand to the frame. We put the moving part on it. We weld a clamp to the holder.

Now you will need to make a drive lever that will lower the moving part along with the drill.

We cut a piece of profile pipe 20x20 mm with a length of 500 mm. We weld an extended nut to the lever, and a bolt will need to be welded to the moving part.

Next, you need to make another lever from a professional pipe 200 mm long. We weld an extended nut on one side of the profile, and a bolt on the other. We weld a second elongated nut to the long lever.

Let's make one more part. We weld an elongated nut to the bolt head, as shown in the photo below.

We drill a hole in the rack frame, insert and fix the part. We attach a short lever to it. And we already attach the drive lever to it.

At the last stage, all that remains is to install the door spring, which, after drilling the workpiece, will return the mechanism for moving the drill to its original position. The spring is secured with two extended nuts and bolts.

The lower nut is welded to the moving part, the upper one is secured with a bolt connection.

To do this, you need to drill a hole in the rack into which a bolt is inserted (from inside the profile). An extended nut is screwed onto it. We clean the welds and paint all structural elements.

With this simple device, you can drill vertical holes in pieces of wood, plywood or metal, and not worry that something will turn out crooked.

We recommend watching the step-by-step process of manufacturing the main structural parts and assembling the drill stand in the author's video.

Advantages and disadvantages of a homemade design

Homemade stands for electric drills have a number of undeniable advantages, but the most significant are the following:

a drilling machine made by yourself is much cheaper than purchasing a similar serial model;
the tripod can be made practically from improvised means, using components from worn-out and outdated equipment;
a drawing of such a device, as well as a video tutorial and instructions for manufacturing the structure can be easily found in the public domain;
It is possible to carry out the design according to your own drawings, based on individual parameters that are most convenient to use.

Of course, like any design made independently, such a drill holder will have some completely uncritical disadvantages:

in the manufacture of some parts for the rack, the use of lathes, welding and other special equipment is required;
poor-quality or incorrect fit of structural elements in such devices provokes the occurrence of backlash, which can negatively affect the quality of the work performed;
homemade stands may be somewhat limited in their functionality, and therefore do not allow making holes at an angle.

However, if performed with high quality in accordance with the established technology and drawings, such a design will be a completely worthy replacement for the factory device.

Top 1. Enkor 20090

The stand that has received the largest number of reviews from customers on such well-known trading platforms as Yandex.Market and All Tools. The overwhelming majority of comments are written in a positive manner.

Characteristics Average price: 3,800 rub.
Country Russia
Height (mm): 550
Drill socket diameter (mm): 43
Working stroke (mm): 65
Base size (mm): 160×160
Weight (kg): 6.8

Before us is a drill stand that has collected more than one, among which there is practically no negative. The tool is praised for its quality and reliability. The platform and carriage into which the drill is mounted are made of durable cast iron. The vertical pipe is stainless, with thick walls. There is also a fairly powerful hardened spring that does not sag after prolonged use. The tool definitely deserves attention and takes pride of place in our rating. The only disadvantages include the absence of a vice and the holes for attaching them directed only in one direction. If you have a non-standard vice, you will have to do some magic with their placement on the base.

Advantages and disadvantages

Cast iron carriage
Long lever
Thick wall vertical pipe
Powerful spring

Vise slots in one direction

Do-it-yourself vertical stand for a screwdriver

In this case, it is quite compact, since it is designed for use in conjunction with a screwdriver.

However, you can adapt it for an electric drill by slightly increasing its size. And then you will get a homemade drill stand.

The advantage of this design is that its manufacture requires a small amount of materials. You don’t even have to buy many parts - you can find them in the garage.

We will make the drill stand stand from 20 mm thick plywood. You can also take a piece of board.

First of all, we saw off a blank of the required size from the plywood. Then we mark and drill two holes in it. Using epoxy glue, glue the guides.

We round the sharp corners of the base on a grinding machine. We make a movable platform from wood or plywood.

In the moving part we drill holes with a diameter of 19 mm for the bearings. Lubricate the outer part of the bearings with epoxy glue and insert the bearings into the holes.

We screw an adapter into the drill chuck, onto which we put a round tube. It must not only be put on, but firmly fixed with epoxy glue.

In the moving part we drill seats with a diameter of 29 mm for round bearings.

We put the first bearing on the tube and press it into place from the bottom of the platform. Then we put the second bearing on the pipe and also press it into the seat. For reliability we use epoxy glue.

We put springs and washers on the guides. Then we install a movable platform with a drill chuck.

It will be necessary to press wooden “plugs” onto the upper part of the guides to limit the stroke.

We clamp the shank of the drill chuck in the screwdriver chuck, and then use a crown of a suitable diameter to drill a hole in the base.

At this point, the process of making a homemade product can be considered complete. Then all that remains is to paint everything or coat it with mineral oil. Of all the racks, this option is the simplest and most cost-effective.

You can watch the author's video for details on how to make this device.

Pros and cons of homemade racks

The most important and fat plus is saving money. In most cases, you can make a drill stand (guide) for a screwdriver or drill from scrap materials.

Even if you don’t have some components in the garage, you can buy them for pennies at a metal collection center (for example, if you decide to make guides for a moving part from shock absorbers).

To make a tripod (vertical stand), a profile pipe is usually used - many have it in stock, and buying it is not a problem.

Another advantage of a homemade rack is that the structure can be customized to suit you - make it the size you need (for example, if you transport it in a car).

At the same time, you don’t need to climb all over the Internet to find suitable drawings - you can make a rack without them.

The only downside that can be noted is that a homemade drill stand is not designed to perform high-precision operations. And, of course, it is in many ways inferior to a drilling machine.

Top 3. WolfCraft 5027000

The model is made of durable cast iron that can withstand significant loads. The high-alloy steel support makes the stand even more reliable and durable. The manufacturer does not use silumin and other brittle alloys.

Characteristics Average price: 12,700 rub.
Country: Germany
Height (mm): 305
Drill socket diameter (mm): 45
Working stroke (mm): 130
Base size (mm): 203×307
Weight (kg): 8.07

This drill stand belongs to the professional category. This is evidenced not only by its price, but also by some design features. In particular, there is a completely closed carriage, which prevents chips from getting into the pressing mechanism. For more precise work, there is a ruler, as well as a limiter that prevents the drill from falling below the set level. There are also very comfortable handles, consisting of three modules, and not one, as is most often the case. Of course, you won’t be able to wrap the steering wheel completely; the travel depth is only 130 millimeters, but it is very convenient when working. And of course, only durable materials are used - cast iron and alloy steel. No silumin or cheap plastic.

The stand is made of durable materials: cast iron, aluminum and alloy steel. The design does not use low-quality silumin, and plastic is used only on the handle pad. The price remains at an acceptable level.

Characteristics Average price: 2,000 rub.
Country Russia
Height (mm): 435
Drill socket diameter (mm): 43
Working stroke (mm): 80
Base size (mm): 215×215
Weight (kg): 2.04

The drill stand is often subject to stress, especially when working with hard materials. In order for the tool to last a long time, only the highest quality materials must be used in its manufacture. As in this model. The base, shaped like a square 215x215 millimeters, is made of cast iron. As well as the carriage into which the drill is fixed. Vertical steel pipe with stainless steel coating. The base has diagonal slots that allow you to install the vise, as well as rotate it at almost any angle. The design does not use silumin, which makes it as durable and reliable as possible. At the same time, the price is not shocking and remains at an acceptable level.

Advantages and disadvantages

Diagonal slots for vice
No silumin parts
Handle with lock
Reasonable price

Thin wire spring

The rotating carriage allows you to work at an angle of 90 degrees, which makes it possible to place not only a hand drill on the stand, but also a grinder with a direct disk arrangement.

Characteristics Average price: 4,400 rub.
Country: Latvia (manufactured in China)
Height (mm): 425
Drill socket diameter (mm): 43
Working stroke (mm): 60
Base size (mm): 156×156
Weight (kg): 3.4

The manufacturer decided to outperform its competitors in terms of originality. In essence, we have before us an ordinary vertical drill stand, however, judging by the description, you can install not only a drill, but also a grinder in it. Of course, only with a straight disk arrangement, since angular placement simply does not make sense. In addition, the stand allows you to drill holes at an angle. The solution is frankly strange, since this function is most often performed by an ordinary vice. Be that as it may, the carriage of the tool is movable, capable of rotating 90 degrees. If you have tasks suitable for it, then finding an alternative on the market will be quite difficult.

Advantages and disadvantages

Rotary carriage
Possibility of installing a grinding machine

Small stroke
Duralumin carriage

Drill stand: review of products from different manufacturers

The holder for an electric drill is a useful and convenient device that provides quick and reliable fixation of the tool when performing stationary work. Today, manufacturers have launched the production of racks for most models. All of them differ not only in design features, but also in cost.

Drill holder Enkor 50429

The portable device “Enkor-50429” is represented by a work table and a clamping device that facilitates drilling. The stand is intended for installing a hand-held electric drill with a body neck diameter of 4.3 cm. According to consumer reviews, it is best to use a tool for working with this stand that has a power consumption of within 1 thousand W and a weight of no more than three kilograms. The delivery set includes a column and bracket assembly, as well as a base and a hex key.

Stand Sparky sp 43 (Sparky)

The drill stand is designed for drills with a body neck diameter of 4.3 cm. The standard working stroke is 7 cm. The sparky base plate is cast from cast iron, so work becomes most convenient and safe. Significant weight minimizes the risk of the holder shifting during operation.

The legs of the “Sparky” rack plate have a rubber coating, so it is possible to install a smooth coating on the surface, and play is completely eliminated. This design can be used when processing metals, wood, and ceramics.

Other popular models

No less popular are models from other manufacturers, which are characterized by high quality indicators and a price quite affordable for the average consumer:

“Caliber” model , which allows you to transform a hand-held power tool into a stationary drilling machine. The device is suitable for drills with a 4.3 cm neck. Widely used when drilling metals with a thickness of 6 cm. The structure is made of aluminum alloy;
reliable model at an affordable price Dremel is an excellent option for performing stationary work with drilling tools and allows you to carry out not only angular and vertical drilling, but also polishing and grinding in the horizontal plane. Fifteen degree increments are allowed;
The Sparta model with a diameter of 4 cm is designed for ease of work with both drills and screwdrivers. The accessory firmly fixes the working tool in the desired position, and the presence of a special design makes the downward feeding of the tool uniform and smooth.
The rotary model Skrab-25526 with a clamping hole diameter of 4.3 cm has proven itself to be excellent for working at home and in small workshops. The design successfully combines reliability, durability and reasonable cost;

Diold stand is ideal for use in domestic and industrial environments. The stationary device allows you to attach hand-held drilling equipment with a mounting neck diameter of 4.3 cm. Ideal for drilling work on metals, wood, plastics and other materials;
The rotating aluminum model Artu-4002953601002 has two degrees of freedom and a 360º rotation. It is distinguished by quick fastening to the tabletop using a clamp, and the maximum opening width is 4.5 cm. It is used for attaching an electric drill and using tools with a drill or grinding attachments.

The stand with a 6 cm vice, model FIT-37861, is especially in demand among domestic consumers. The device not only comes with a vice, but is also ideal for performing the most precise work with an electric drill. The maximum diameter is 4.3 cm with a guide height of 40 cm and a stroke depth of 6 cm.

Top 9. SPARTA 934055

Characteristics Average price: 2,000 rub.
Country: China
Height (mm): 470
Drill socket diameter (mm): 43
Working stroke (mm): 72
Base size (mm): 226×226
Weight (kg): 2.55

At first glance at this tool, you may get the impression that it has a professional purpose. Confidence-inspiring large closed carriage, high platform with diagonal slots. Even a vice is included, which is quite rare. At the same time, the price is only 2 thousand rubles, and the thought of some kind of catch involuntarily creeps in. He really is. Silumin is used in almost all parts. Metal is fragile and short-lived. It should not be subjected to high loads. It turns out that what we have in front of us is a very ordinary household counter. But already with a vice and ready to work. A good option for your money if you only use it occasionally.

Advantages and disadvantages

The set includes a vice
Wide platform

Quite fragile design

HammerFlex STD135

The cheapest drill stand in our rating. Its cost is approximately 30% lower than that of its closest competitor.

Characteristics Average price: 1,000 rub.
Country: Czech Republic (manufactured in China)
Height (mm): 250
Drill socket diameter (mm): 45
Working stroke (mm): 40
Base size (mm): 250×250
Weight (kg): 7

If you only need a drill stand from time to time and are not willing to pay for a professional tool, be sure to pay attention to this product. This is the cheapest option on the market, and produced by a fairly well-known brand. The secret lies in the form factor of the product. There is no usual carriage here. The socket into which the drill is attached is mounted on two pins with springs. The base also serves as a kind of vice. Not the most convenient, and you won’t be able to install your own clamp here. There are no depth limiters either. All work will have to be done by eye. In general, the most primitive stand, the main advantage of which is its price.

Advantages and disadvantages

The lowest price
Possibility of tilting at different angles

Primitive design
Can't install a vice

Top 5. Caliber 96202

The model is equipped with an extended handle and a drill immersion scale. Very convenient for precision work and does not limit the use of some non-standard drills.

Characteristics Average price: 1,800 rub.
Country Russia
Height (mm): 400
Drill socket diameter (mm): 46
Working stroke (mm): 60
Base size (mm): 162×162
Weight (kg): 2.02

A drill stand, like any other tool, can be used for home use or professional use. Now we have something in between. From a professional tool there are auxiliary modules. There is a ruler and a depth limiter, as well as a spring lock in the selected position. There is also a very long handle, which adds convenience to the tool, especially if you are using a drill with a large handle. At the same time, the stand will cost only 1.5 thousand, which corresponds to a household product. The model cannot be called low quality. The base is completely steel. The vertical pipe is stainless and the carriage is cast iron. In general, an excellent option, which is quite difficult to find flaws in.

Advantages and disadvantages

Affordable price tag
Extended handle

All fasteners are turnkey only
Very short spring

A good construction project meets the following initial conditions:

The drill stand must be able to accurately position the drill. For a perpendicular entry of the tool into the working surface, this is necessary in cases where the thickness of the part exceeds two diameters. Otherwise, the fastener will enter the drilled hole at an angle, which is unacceptable.
The stand for the drill should provide the ability to drill holes at different angles, up to 60...700 inclusive.
The device turns out to be absolutely necessary when working with particularly hard materials, when at the initial moment the drill can slide along the surface and does not fall into the previously cored hole.
Expanding the range of capabilities of an existing electric drill. In particular, if you have a reliable stand, the tool can also be used for the task of milling flat surfaces.

A typical design of modern stands for an electric drill includes the following:

Support plate with T-shaped slots for clamping the workpiece. The grooves can be located parallel to the dimensions of the base, or made along the diagonals of the supporting surface. As an option, it can be equipped with a vice, but this increases the size of the equipment;
Adjustable reach, as a result of which the stand can be used when working with large workpieces, holding them in a canopy is problematic and undesirable from a safety point of view;
Possibility of adjusting the height of the tool;
Mechanical limitation of drilling depth;
Stability of fastening elements from vibrations that occur during drill operation: vibrations must be completely absorbed by the stand.

At the same time, even a good drill stand does not solve all problems. For example, in fact, there cannot be a universal (and, at the same time, reliable) socket for mounting a drill from any manufacturer, since the unification of this kind of tool is often unrealistic.

Some alternative to stands are guides for electric drills, the use of which solves a simpler problem - the precise direction of the drill. However, with prolonged drilling, the hands of the person working with such a device also get tired.

Top 7. DIOLD SMS-43

Included with the stand you also receive spare bolts, a set of wrenches for repairs and adjustments, as well as a cast iron vice. This is the richest package at a low total cost of the product.

Characteristics Average price: 1,800 rub.
Country: Russia (manufactured in China)
Height (mm): 550
Drill socket diameter (mm): 43
Working stroke (mm): 65
Base size (mm): 245×245
Weight (kg): 2.37

Studying the reviews left under this product by real customers, you can find a lot of negativity. It concerns not the most durable structure, but also balancing. Apparently, the heavy carriage is a little overweight, and the stand must be firmly screwed to the workbench. But all these shortcomings are covered by the product package. In addition to the rack itself, you also receive a set of keys with different tips, three spare bolts for each module and a vice. The biggest rarity on the market. And all this costs less than 2 thousand rubles. Otherwise, it’s an ordinary vertical stand, hardly suitable for professional use.

Advantages and disadvantages

Maximum configuration
Own vice

Failed balancing
There are brittle metals in the structure

Top 10. STAYER 32240

Rating (2021): 2.68

29 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, All Tools, 220 Volt

Characteristics
Average price: 2,800 rub.
Country: Germany (manufactured in China)
Height (mm): 400
Drill socket diameter (mm): 43
Working stroke (mm): 70
Base size (mm): 185×185
Weight (kg): 2.5

The popular STAYER brand has been on the market for a long time and is famous for its ability to create products with the ideal combination of price and quality. This drill stand visually inspires confidence. It has a thick platform, many options for attaching to a workbench. Even a vice is already included. The carriage is made of cast iron, and the vertical stand is made of stainless steel. And if it weren’t for a certain amount of negativity in the comments under the product, the tool could have been significantly raised in the ranking. But, as users write, not every drill is suitable here. The mount is non-standard, and before purchasing, be sure to study this issue so that later you do not have to buy either a new stand or a new drill.

Advantages and disadvantages

Many mounting options
Own stationary vice

Not suitable for all drill models
Not the most comfortable handle

Top 4. Sparky SP 43

The stand is designed in such a way that a drill of any brand and size can be installed in it. The compact design, quick to install on the surface, is equipped with all the necessary parts, including a repelling spring.

Characteristics Average price: 5,400 rub.
Country: Germany
Height (mm): 550
Drill socket diameter (mm): 43
Working stroke (mm): 70
Base size (mm): 160×160
Weight (kg): 6

Drill manufacturers do not have a uniform standard. Tools can have different sizes and shapes, and if you have the simplest stand, but an unusual drill, it’s not a fact that you can connect them. It is versatility that is the main advantage of the product. Despite the classic size of the mounting socket, it has a non-standard clamp shape, so you can install almost any drill in the rack. The quality of construction is also at the highest level. If the brand is unfamiliar to you, then most likely you are mistaken. This is a popular German manufacturer AEG, whose quality is well known throughout the world.

Advantages and disadvantages

Universal mounting socket
Molded stand
Popular brand

There are restrictions on the power of the drill used

DIY drill guide

We bring to your attention the third budget version of a homemade device. The design is also quite simple to manufacture, but is made of metal. This idea belongs to the author of the YouTube channel Be Creative.

Materials that will be required for the manufacture and assembly of the drill stand:

profile pipe;
metal bushings;
clamp for drill;
steel plates;
guides;
return springs.

First of all, it is necessary to make a movable part of the stand to which the electric drill will be attached. In the previous version it was made of wood, in this one it is made of corrugated pipe.

Cut a piece of square profile and cut out the ends of the saddle. Then we weld two bushings to it.

In the middle you need to weld a clamp to attach the electric drill. It can be made from a piece of round pipe, two nuts and a bolt.

Next, we cut off three pieces of steel strip and weld the base of the stand (support platform) from them.

We weld guides made of smooth reinforcement to the base. We put springs on them.

We fix the drill with a clamp, and then put the moving part on the guides.

The homemade drill stand is ready. Yes, it looks very primitive and flimsy, but it can be made very quickly from scraps of metal.

The detailed manufacturing and assembly process of this structure can be seen in the video below.

What to look for when choosing a drill holder

Before purchasing a stand, you need to inspect the drill to see if it has a landing neck. Some models of non-impact instruments may not have it, and without it, mounting in the holder is impossible. The neck is a cylinder several centimeters long. Located near the cartridge. Most drill models have a standard neck diameter of 4.3 cm. The drill stand is equipped with a special ring in which the tool is secured with screws.

The next important part is the base plate. How well it will absorb vibration depends on what material it is made of, what size and weight it has. Racks with a cast iron base cope better with the task than those made of aluminum alloy. The plate must have holes or fastenings for installation on a workbench, as well as space for a clamping vice.

The greater the distance between the central post and the axis of the drill, the larger the material that can be processed.

To ensure the drill lowers smoothly, the holder is equipped with a spring. Once you release the pressure on the handle, it automatically lifts the tool. Many stand models have a function that allows you to adjust the drilling depth. This not only helps you stay on target without exceeding the required immersion depth, but also makes the job easier, especially when you need to make many identical holes. There must be a scale on the body of the drill stand to determine the immersion level.